Roasted Eggplant without pita parmigiano whites

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 eggplant, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed garlic powder, or to taste[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste) sea salt black pepper 150 -180 g whole wheat penne (depending on how hungry you are!) or 150 -180 g rotini pasta[...]